Nirotam Mahes is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Astoria Federal Savings. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate rental activities through Mahes & Associates. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and futures commission merchant activities.

Damian Petta is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Katonah, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Harvestwealth Partners, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar at local bars and restaurants. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers various investment solutions and model portfolios, supporting advisors who often operate under their own business names while providing advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Joseph Viggiani is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at SCOTTRADE, Inc. from 2014 to 2017 before joining Transamerica in 2017. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed portfolios and investment education services. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to provide personalized asset allocation and retirement planning advice.

Zachary Ruttenberg is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Newburgh, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Ruttenberg Capital Group, LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Ruttenberg serves as a board member of the Newburgh Jewish Community Center and is involved in a jewelry and diamond sales business. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client and plan sponsor needs, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and an integrated structure linked to New York Life.

Nicholas Foci is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Citi and Northwestern Mutual, as well as employment in the restaurant industry. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by in-house research and unique market roles.

Declan Costello is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Goldman Sachs, Empire Wealth Strategies, and Northwestern Mutual. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice and investment education through proprietary software and model asset allocations developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Christopher Judge is a financial advisor at SPC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining SPC and Sigma Financial Corp in 2025, he spent 27 years with Commonwealth Financial Network and Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. He also conducts limited fixed insurance sales at a branch location. SPC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and provides tailored, discretionary investment advice through various account programs and strategic partnerships.

Patrice Borgese is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Borgese is involved in non-variable insurance activities in addition to her advisory role. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan services, employing customized portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term investment approach.

Anastasia Lombardi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Rita Ciero is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2008. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and is notable for its combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

George Harrington is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors for four years before joining Empower in 2022. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Scott Lopresti is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Ameritas Life Insurance among other firms. Lopresti is also the president and owner of Lodi Wealth Advisors, an insurance business, and serves as Chief Administrative Officer of Rectangle Health, a healthcare technology company. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves a range of clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, supporting multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Maria Blessing is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc., and Ameriprise Financial. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and futures commission merchant services.

Ilana Stern is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Ruttenberg Capital Group, NYLife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, she has been involved with J&C Home Renovations Inc since 2021. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides various advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations aligned with client objectives and plan sponsor requirements.

Yenny Cesse Perdomo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income strategies. She focuses on helping individuals and families build and protect their wealth through clear communication and tailored advice. Yenny guides clients to make confident and informed financial decisions that align with their goals by simplifying complex financial concepts and empowering them to take control of their financial future. Yenny holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University and maintains professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings expertise in financial planning and investment needs to her role. Outside of her professional work, Yenny’s personal interests include adventure sports, biking, dancing, ice hockey, reading, traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Greg Giandalone is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2020. He adopts a goals-based approach to financial planning, focusing on understanding clients' priorities to guide their financial strategies. Greg is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a U.S. Army Veteran, which informs his disciplined and client-focused methodology. Greg's professional experience spans several prominent financial institutions. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2020. He also held positions as a Wealth Management Client Associate at Ameriprise Financial and Merrill Lynch, as well as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and a Stockbroker at John Thomas Financial and E-1 Asset Management. Outside of his professional work, Greg engages in activities related to family, fitness, military service, pets, tennis, and volunteering.

Matthew Coyne is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000 and 2001, respectively. Coyne also operates his own tax practice as a CPA, a role he has maintained since 1982. Additionally, he was affiliated with Dominican College for 35 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Pranav Rao is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2022, following a tenure at Securities America Advisors. Rao has also been affiliated with Russell Sage College and Comfort Inn since 2021. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and platforms. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Robert Priore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Lawrence Vandemark Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Newburgh, NY. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Hudson Valley Credit Union, he worked at Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his financial advisory role, Vandemark operates a home-based farm business specializing in pickles. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals—including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients—retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various management options.